Center for Independence - Independent Living Center

Address: 7801 Bridgeport Way West, Suite 200
Lakewood, WA 98499
Contact Phone: (253) 582-1253
Fax: (253) 584-4374
Website: http://www.centerforindependence.org
Services Available: Center for Independent Living provide four core services: advocacy, peer support, information and referral, and independent living skills training.

Advocacy is working to remove the barriers to independent living and full inclusion in all aspects of community life. Sometimes Centers will advocate for the rights of one person in his or her own community. Sometimes Centers work to achieve change that will benefit thousands or even millions of persons with disabilities all over the state or the nation. This kind of systems change is often achieved through legislative and regulatory advocacy. Systems advocacy focuses on barrier removal and equal access to society.

Peer support is providing the opportunity for people to learn and grow by discussing their needs, concerns and issues with people who have had similar experiences. Sometimes staff will provide the peer support, sometimes individuals will receive their support from another person in the community, and sometimes they will take part in a support group.

Information and referral gives people access to the information and resources they need to make informed choices and get what they need to live independently.

Independent living skills training helps individuals acquire the skills they need to live. Often it will include teaching people how to employ and manage personal assistants, or care for physical needs related to their disability, or how to communicate effectively. Who better than another person with a disability to show someone the "tricks of the trade?"


To Apply: Contact the housing assistance agency at the phone number above, or via the website if available.

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L.A.S.A. - Outreach Non-Profit Organization	8956 Gravelly Lake Road S. Lakewood, WA 98499 | 0.8 mile away	253-582-5320
CLEARPOINT FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC. Housing Counseling Agency	10116 36th Avenue Ct SW Lakewood, WA 98499+4791 | 2.1 miles away	800-634-2227
CCCS OF THE MIDWEST Housing Counseling Agency	3560 Bridgeport Way W Ste #1-D UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA 98466-4446 | 3 miles away	800-355-2227
Pierce County AIDS Foundation HIV/AIDS Organization	3520 South Pine Street Tacoma, WA 98409 | 3.5 miles away	253-383-2565
Pierce Co Housing Authority	603 Polk Street S Tacoma, WA 98444 | 4.2 miles away	(253)620-5400
PIERCE COUNTY COALITION FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (PC2 HOMEOWNERSHIP) Housing Counseling Agency	3716 Pacific Ave., Suite A TACOMA, WA 98418-7836 | 4.7 miles away	253-564-0707
SOUTH SOUND OUTREACH SERVICES Housing Counseling Agency	1106 Martin Luther King Jr Way TACOMA, WA 98405-4152 | 5.5 miles away	253-593-2111
CREDIT ADVISORS FOUNDATION Housing Counseling Agency	1944 Pacific Ave TACOMA, WA 98402-3102 | 5.5 miles away	402-514-3304
Tacoma Housing Authority	902 S L Street Tacoma, WA 98405 | 5.5 miles away	(253)207-4400
The Salvation Army Tacoma Charitable Organization	1501 6th Ave Tacoma, WA 98405 | 5.6 miles away	253-572-8452
Metropolitan Development Council Community Action Agency	721 South Fawcett, Room 204 Tacoma, WA 98402 | 6 miles away	253-597-6728
Puyallup Nation Housing Authority Housing Authority	2806 E Portland Ave, Ste 200 Tacoma, WA 98404 | 6.2 miles away	253-573-7956
The Salvation Army Puyallup Valley Corps Charitable Organization	4009 9th Street SW Puyallup, WA 98373 | 10.3 miles away	253-841-1491
Helping Hand House Non-Profit Organization	4321 2nd St SW Puyallup, WA 98373 | 10.8 miles away	253-848-6096
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